Nevada Pastor's Widow Files Lawsuit Against Neighbor in Shocking Fatal Shooting
Feb 10, 2024, 12:00 AM
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The widow of a Nevada pastor is suing her former neighbor for allegedly shooting her husband in front of her and their adolescent children in December last year, recorded by one of her children on their iPhone.
Sarah Davi, widow of 46-year-old Nicholas Davi, a pastor at Grace Point Church in Las Vegas, has initiated legal proceedings against 36-year-old Joe Junio. The lawsuit contends that Junio is responsible for the wrongful death of Nicholas Davi.
Following the deadly incident, Joe Junio was swiftly arrested and charged with open murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder with a deadly weapon, two counts of child abuse involving a deadly weapon, and discharging of a firearm where a person might be endangered, according to court records. As of Tuesday, Junio remains incarcerated at the Clark County Detention Center on a $300,000 bond.
The attempted murder charge against Junio is a direct result of Sarah Davi also being severely injured in the shooting. The legal proceedings shed light on the individual who owned the firearm used in the fatal incident, raising doubts about Junio's lawful ownership.
According to a copy of the filed complaint, the fatal encounter between the neighbors originated from Nicholas Davi filing complaints against Junio with the homeowners association.
Though not named as a defendant, the lawsuit asserts that the homeowner’s association "provided information" to Junio regarding complaints filed by Nicholas Davi. It further claims that the association "should have known" that Junio would likely resort to violent actions due to ongoing disputes.
A police report obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal provides additional details about the tumultuous relationship among the neighbors. The report reveals formal complaints filed by the Davi family against Junio, citing violations related to chickens and dogs.
Just before the fatal shooting, the couple alleged that Junio had been "engaging in escalating threatening behavior" towards their family. Instances included Junio throwing rocks into their yard, making threatening gestures, and even flooding their home.
The family, reportedly fearing Junio's actions, had called the police on her twice. They began staying at a different location due to the escalating threats and hostility.
On the day of the shooting, the family was back at home, preparing to leave for the night, when Junio parked her car in her driveway, leading to a verbal altercation with Nicholas Davi. The complaint alleges that Junio opened fire, shooting the pastor first and then his wife. The couple's children, ages 12 and 15, recorded the tragic incident.
Sarah Davi is seeking punitive damages, general damages, and damages for grief, sorrow, loss of probable support, companionship, society, comfort, consortium, and damages for pain, suffering, or disfigurement in excess of $15,000 – the standard minimum for state civil suits.
Joe Junio is currently in custody at the Clark County Detention Center on $300,000 bail, facing charges of open murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, child abuse, and discharging a firearm. The preliminary court hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2024.
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Sarah Davi, widow of 46-year-old Nicholas Davi, a pastor at Grace Point Church in Las Vegas, has initiated legal proceedings against 36-year-old Joe Junio. The lawsuit contends that Junio is responsible for the wrongful death of Nicholas Davi.
Following the deadly incident, Joe Junio was swiftly arrested and charged with open murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder with a deadly weapon, two counts of child abuse involving a deadly weapon, and discharging of a firearm where a person might be endangered, according to court records. As of Tuesday, Junio remains incarcerated at the Clark County Detention Center on a $300,000 bond.
The attempted murder charge against Junio is a direct result of Sarah Davi also being severely injured in the shooting. The legal proceedings shed light on the individual who owned the firearm used in the fatal incident, raising doubts about Junio's lawful ownership.
According to a copy of the filed complaint, the fatal encounter between the neighbors originated from Nicholas Davi filing complaints against Junio with the homeowners association.
Though not named as a defendant, the lawsuit asserts that the homeowner’s association "provided information" to Junio regarding complaints filed by Nicholas Davi. It further claims that the association "should have known" that Junio would likely resort to violent actions due to ongoing disputes.
A police report obtained by the Las Vegas Review-Journal provides additional details about the tumultuous relationship among the neighbors. The report reveals formal complaints filed by the Davi family against Junio, citing violations related to chickens and dogs.
Just before the fatal shooting, the couple alleged that Junio had been "engaging in escalating threatening behavior" towards their family. Instances included Junio throwing rocks into their yard, making threatening gestures, and even flooding their home.
The family, reportedly fearing Junio's actions, had called the police on her twice. They began staying at a different location due to the escalating threats and hostility.
On the day of the shooting, the family was back at home, preparing to leave for the night, when Junio parked her car in her driveway, leading to a verbal altercation with Nicholas Davi. The complaint alleges that Junio opened fire, shooting the pastor first and then his wife. The couple's children, ages 12 and 15, recorded the tragic incident.
Sarah Davi is seeking punitive damages, general damages, and damages for grief, sorrow, loss of probable support, companionship, society, comfort, consortium, and damages for pain, suffering, or disfigurement in excess of $15,000 – the standard minimum for state civil suits.
Joe Junio is currently in custody at the Clark County Detention Center on $300,000 bail, facing charges of open murder with a deadly weapon, attempted murder, child abuse, and discharging a firearm. The preliminary court hearing is scheduled for March 4, 2024.
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The latest on Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, Justice for Harmony Montgomery, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com